Lead Business Development Director - Asset Finance - High Value Car Team

Lead Business Development Director - Asset Finance - High Value Car Team

Team Commercial & Private Banking

Location Home

County Home

Ref # POS_18378

Closing Date 23-Sep-2026

At Metro Bank, we believe the best banking experience starts with people who genuinely care. We're not just delivering banking services - we're building trust through authentic connections. Here, our people come first; our colleagues are part of a team that values individuality, collaboration, and long-standing relationships. We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible.

What you will do:

Leadership & People Management

• Provide leadership, coaching and support to colleagues within the High Value Car Team.

• Set objectives, manage performance and undertake regular development and performance reviews.

• Develop colleague capability through mentoring, coaching and succession planning.

• Lead by example in customer service, relationship management, commercial performance and risk management.

• Help create a collaborative and high-performing team culture focused on continuous improvement.

Business Development & Market Leadership

• Develop and maintain relationships with key dealers, brokers, introducers and customers within the prestige vehicle market.

• Drive the growth of Metro Bank's High Value Car portfolio through new business origination and relationship development.

• Act as a specialist ambassador for Metro Bank's Asset Finance proposition within the sector.

• Provide market insight and sector expertise to colleagues and stakeholders.

• Identify emerging opportunities, trends and partnerships to support future growth.

Deal & Portfolio Management

• Lead the origination, structuring and negotiation of larger and more complex transactions.

• Prepare and present high-quality credit applications with robust commercial and risk analysis.

• Maintain oversight of team pipelines and support delivery of agreed business targets.

• Ensure all business is originated in accordance with Metro Bank's credit, pricing and risk frameworks.

• Support portfolio quality, profitability and sustainable growth.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a senior escalation point for complex transactions and stakeholder queries.

• Work closely with Credit, Risk, Operations and Payout teams to deliver excellent customer outcomes.

• Provide regular updates on market activity, pipeline performance and growth opportunities to senior stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a senior escalation point for colleagues and internal stakeholders.

• Work closely with Credit, Risk, Operations and Payout teams to deliver positive customer outcomes.

• Provide regular pipeline, performance and market feedback to the Regional Director and senior stakeholders

And... we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the ability to call out any concerns.

What you will need:

• Significant experience in Asset Finance business development.

• Proven success in generating profitable business within the automotive or specialist vehicle sector.

• Strong knowledge of the prestige, luxury and performance vehicle market.

• Established relationships with dealers, brokers and introducers operating within the sector.

• Excellent deal structuring, negotiation and relationship management skills.

• Advanced financial analysis and credit presentation capabilities.

• Strong commercial judgement and risk awareness.

• Good understanding of Asset Finance products, documentation and lending principles.

Our promise to you...

• We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts!

• We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!

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